Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillifolium
ID:
254237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 224 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253569

Common Names

  • Verticillifolium Basil
  • Verticillifolium Tulsi
  • Verticillifolium Sacred Basil

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Synonyms

  • Becium verticillifolium (Baker) Cufod. [unknown]

Description

Ocimum verticillifolium (also called Whorled Basil, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ocimum verticillifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocimum verticillifolium has white flowers with a purple tinge and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocimum verticillifolium is a small, annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, white flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is also tolerant of light frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Ocimum verticillifolium

Ocimum verticillifolium can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Ocimum verticillifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Ocimum verticillifolium?

Whorled-leaved Basil, African Basil

What is the natural habitat of Ocimum verticillifolium?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from sea level up to an altitude of 2,000 m.

What is the size of Ocimum verticillifolium?

It is an annual herb, reaching a height of 0.5–1 m.

Species in the Ocimum genus

Ocimum africanum, Ocimum albostellatum, Ocimum americanum, Ocimum amicorum, Ocimum angustifolium, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum burchellianum, Ocimum campechianum, Ocimum canescens, Ocimum carnosum, Ocimum centrali-africanum, Ocimum circinatum, Ocimum coddii, Ocimum cufodontii, Ocimum dambicola, Ocimum decumbens, Ocimum dhofarense, Ocimum dolomiticola, Ocimum ellenbeckii, Ocimum ericoides, Ocimum filamentosum, Ocimum fimbriatum, Ocimum fischeri, Ocimum formosum, Ocimum forskaolii, Ocimum fruticosum, Ocimum grandiflorum, Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum hirsutissimum, Ocimum irvinei, Ocimum jamesii, Ocimum kenyense, Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Ocimum labiatum, Ocimum lamiifolium, Ocimum masaiense, Ocimum mearnsii, Ocimum metallorum, Ocimum minimum, Ocimum minutiflorum, Ocimum mitwabense, Ocimum monocotyloides, Ocimum natalense, Ocimum nudicaule, Ocimum nummularia, Ocimum obovatum, Ocimum ovatum, Ocimum pseudoserratum, Ocimum pyramidatum, Ocimum reclinatum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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